Refreshing Celery Salad (Japanese Otsumami Style)
Make a Japanese-style side dish with celery at home! Otsumami Celery.
This is Otsumami Celery, a Japanese dish perfect for enjoying with drinks. It’s a refreshing and lightly seasoned celery salad.
Ingredients- 100g fresh celery
- 1 tsp salt (for salting celery)
- 2 Tbsp yuzu marmalade
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 pinch katsuobushi (bonito flakes) (for garnish)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Wash the celery thoroughly, peel if desired, and thinly slice it diagonally at about 0.5cm thickness. Slicing it not too thin will help retain its crisp texture.
Step 2
Place the sliced celery in a bowl. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and toss to coat evenly. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to lightly pickle. This step helps reduce any bitterness and enhances the crispness.
Step 3
Gently squeeze out excess moisture from the salted celery. Then, add 2 tablespoons of yuzu marmalade and 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Mix gently to ensure the celery is well coated with the sweet and tangy flavors.
Step 4
Transfer the seasoned celery to an airtight container. Close the lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Step 5
Once chilled and the flavors have melded, arrange the celery salad on a serving plate. It’s best enjoyed cold, straight from the refrigerator.
Step 6
Finally, garnish the salad with a pinch of katsuobushi (bonito flakes). The added umami from the bonito flakes will elevate this simple dish into a delightful Japanese-style side dish, reminiscent of those served in izakayas. Enjoy your delicious Otsumami Celery!
